Pfizer UK Undergraduate Programme 2025/2026

Medical Review Excellence Team Undergraduate

Chief Medical Affairs Office

Medical Engagement & Impact

Who can apply?

Applicants must be completing placement as part of a degree course at a UK University, either through Year in Industry/Industrial Placement or Gap Year.

Please note that we only accept application forms. Please do not send over your CV or cover letter as they will not be considered. Please access the Word version of the Application Form here: Undergraduate Vacancies | Pfizer UK and find instructions as to how to complete your application and more about eligibility criteria.  Learn more about this exciting opportunity below!!

Department Overview

The Medical Review Excellence Team, (MRE) supports Pfizer’s transformational change by reviewing and approving high quality and engaging omnichannel content for patients and physicians.

The MRE Team consists of doctors, pharmacists and colleagues with life sciences background who work closely with colleagues across the business. These internal teams may comprise of sales and marketing colleagues and those in non-promotional roles (e.g. patient experience/engagement roles, healthcare development), as well as colleagues outside the Business Unit, (BU) working on BU related activities, such as corporate affairs colleagues

This is an excellent opportunity to learn about how the pharmaceutical industry is regulated and gain experience of the different functions across a pharmaceutical company, thus providing an insight into the different career opportunities pharmaceutical industry has to offer.

What can I achieve and what will I be accountable for whilst completing a placement at Pfizer?

As part of a vibrant and talented MRE team, you can look forward to developing numerous skills and being a valued team player. 

You will develop a multitude of skills including:

To get an in-depth comprehension of the regulations that guide the development of promotional and non-promotional activities and materialsTo work closely with cross-functional team and provide compliance support activities from the concept stage through the material/activity lifecycleFamiliarise with the approval and archiving platforms used by the cross functional teamComprehension and interpretation of scientific data and its transformation into promotional and non-promotional materialTeamwork skills through your role in various matrix teams

It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better appreciation of the pharmaceutical industry and the types of roles it has to offer.

Roles and opportunities will include:

You will learn about the ABPI Code of practice and Pfizer SOPs (standard operating procedures) and help to ensure that all activity is compliant.  You will compile relevant case studies to improve team knowledge on relevant industry regulations (e.g. ABPI code of practice) and Pfizer Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Assist the Medical Review Excellence team in key projects and appreciate key deliverablesHelp with upskilling cross-functional team in lates regulation and guidelinesYou will develop in-depth scientific knowledge of Pfizer medicines within your nominated therapy area(s) as well as that of key competitors

Pfizer offers a diverse environment which allows employees numerous opportunities to grow and develop. This is a great chance to be part of the bigger picture, and to assist in ensuring Pfizer maintains a strong and diverse workforce as well as developing a talent pipeline of future Pfizer colleagues. It is also a fantastic way to obtain a better comprehension of the pharmaceutical industry and the type of roles it has to offer.

What other opportunities and benefits do Pfizer offer?

There may be opportunities to work with people from other departments including fellow undergraduate trainees. For instance, this may involve collaborating with other trainees and colleagues in various projects; previous Pfizer UK Undergraduates have worked with medical, marketing, corporate affairs and global teams on educational projects and develop skills in medical writing, data analysis and conveying complex scientific data. You will also get opportunities to attend conferences, meetings and training in relation to the projects that you work on.

The placement offers a market competitive salary and 25.5 annual leave days as well as access to the Pfizer Share Ownership Plan and Pfizer Pension.

When can I start?

Placements will start on 1st September 2025 and will run for 12 months.

Organisational Relationships (including role to which the position reports):

Reports to Medical Director – Medical Review Excellence Team

 
Work Location Assignment: Hybrid

Purpose 

Breakthroughs that change patients' lives... At Pfizer we are a patient centric company, guided by our four values: courage, joy, equity and excellence. Our breakthrough culture lends itself to our dedication to transforming millions of lives.  

Digital Transformation Strategy

One bold way we are achieving our purpose is through our company wide digital transformation strategy. We are leading the way in adopting new data, modelling and automated solutions to further digitize and accelerate drug discovery and development with the aim of enhancing health outcomes and the patient experience.

Flexibility  

We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace culture which encourages employees to achieve work life harmony, attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Let’s start the conversation!  

Equal Employment Opportunity 

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is crucial to building a successful business. As an employer, Pfizer is committed to celebrating this, in all its forms – allowing for us to be as diverse as the patients and communities we serve. Together, we continue to build a culture that encourages, supports and empowers our employees.

DisAbility Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and we encourage you to put your best self forward with the knowledge and trust that we will make any reasonable adjustments necessary to support your application and future career. Our mission is unleashing the power of our people, especially those with unique superpowers. Your journey with Pfizer starts here!

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